Tragedy on the Dix Sail Vessel Blames Carelessness
Testimony in a Seattle sound tragedy links carelessness and poor discipline to the Dix disaster. Captain Mason of the Jeanie testified the Dix struck the Jeanie at 7 20 pm near Alki Point, with two rescue boats saving 37 aboard. Captain Lermond of the Dix said the mate ignored dangers and there was no proper lookout, while signals from the Dix were reportedly minimal.
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Dix
Philip Mason
Denieon
Dent
Calis
Witners
Great Northern Docks
Jeanie Nega
Allie
Jeanie
Alki Point
Mason
Joanie
Lermond
Dit
Port Blakeley Mill Company
Beattie
Teres
Polnte
Indictments Reported and No True Bills By Federal Jury
The federal grand jury reported two indictments and three no true bills. James A. Bunce, former deputy under Sheriff Cudihee, charged with smuggling, held on bond. C. B Parham, arrested in San Francisco for Puget Sound smuggling, brought to Seattle and indicted with plea due tomorrow. Dr J D Sherrick pleaded guilty to libelous mail matter and was fined. Captain Bodfieh, charged with cruelty aboard a ship in Bering Seas, found not guilty. trial set for December. No true bills for George W Williams, Henry B Atkins, and Big Bill An Te Indian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Bunce
Cudihee
C. B Parham
San Francisco
Puget Sound
Seattle
J. D. Sherrick
Hanford
Bodfieh
Bering Seas
George W. Williams
Henry B. Atkins
Big Bill
Mit s Return Eagerly Awaited Telegraph Service
The report notes MITZ's anticipated return and the arrival of May New York, with Ruef preparing a trusted emissary at the New York dock to meet Schmits. The mayor’s indictment and steps for return to San Francisco are discussed, but details of information to be conveyed remain private.
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Randt
New York
Ter
San Francisco
Ruef
Sehmits
Fine Point in Newth Case
The case concerns Captain Newth charged with a crime alleged to be in Alaska and the authority of Nome courts to transfer the case to the Western district of Washington. Judge Wanford said the decision hinges on whether Alaska federal courts are recognized and applicable cross district laws. The penalty range cited was imprisonment from 16 to 30 years.
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Alaska
Nome
Newth
Washington
District of
Wanford
Captaing@Newth
Flood victim Patrick Culhane found near Orillia shore
The body of Patrick Culhane, drowned in the recent flood, was found on the shore near Orillia this morning. Coroner Carroll authorized removal for burial in Kent. Deputy Coroner Wiltsie departed for Kent this afternoon.
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Patrick Culhane
Orillia
Carroll
Kent
Wiltsie
Denunciation of Police in Clem's New Trial Motion
Attorney Crotty denounces police conduct before Judge Mrater in seeking a new trial for Fred Clem on larceny charges. He faults Officer Mullens for distorting facts. motion denied and appeal filed. Shingle Mill Bureau signals first out of town speeches by Dan W Bass at Edmonds.
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Crotty
Mrater
Fred Clem
Mullen
Dan W. Bass
Bureau
Edmonds Ton
Dix wreck victim bodies still not recovered report
The report that Albert Meonalds body was found is erroneous. No bodies of Meonald or other Dix wreck victims have been recovered.
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Albert Meonald
Dix
Star of Hope Not Yet Set in Jail Cell Confession
George Edward Adams, former clerk and confessed embezzler of 36000 in gold dust from the United States mail, was moved from the county jail to begin a ten year sentence at McNeil Island federal prison at 1 PM. He remained affable and cheerful, quoting Judge Walter Malone on opportunity while awaiting the long confinement.
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George Edward Adams
United States
McNeil's Island
Walter Malone
Memphis
Senator Ingall
Mayor Moore Faces Veto or Sign on Tough Ordinance
City debates an ordinance before Judge Moore as he weighs his duty to sign or veto. Fire department emergency man Louis F Post was injured on duty. civil service rules set 30 day notice for city liability, which was not met, affecting compensation.
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Moore
Louis F. Post
Fire Department
Post
Grane y in the Net Indictments Rumored in San Francisco
Grand jury rumored to indict Hdldie Graney famed fight referee for bribery and Abe and Mayor Behrnits for ox in the Belvedere music hall cage as reported in San Francisco on November 21.
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Scripps Telegraph
Ban Francisco
Hdldie Graney
Abe
Mayor Behrnits
Belvedere Music Hall
Alexander for Booths Place
Attorney General John D. Atkins son appoints J. T. Alexander of Seattle as assistant attorney general replacing the resigning Robert Booth. Alexander has offices in the Mutual Life Building, Olympia made the appointment this afternoon after a Star notice.
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John D. Atkinson
J. B. Alexander
Seattle
The
Star
Alexander
Mutual Life
Olympia
70 Celebrate Anniversaries at Trans Miss Summit
Delegates at the Trans Miss congress held caucuses in Kansas City to back resolutions for state celebrations of their fiftieth and hundredth anniversaries. The group discussed exhibits on national development and named a new executive committee with members from across the states and territories. News notes included motions supporting monuments to movies and mining.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Kansas City
Charles A. Stokes
Denver
A. F. Franca
Clarkson
Washington
E. Crumrine
Wyoming
Frederick J. Titman
Jeffery Returns from Frisco After Vacation
Assistant City Engineer J C Jeffery returns from a two weeks vacation spent mostly in San Francisco. He reports rebuilding progress is rapid but local contractors say obtaining workers and material is harder than in Seattle. The city rebuild follows the old layout with some improvements. Van Ness Avenue retail district remains intact with residences converted to shops.
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J.C. Jeffery
San Francisco
Jeffery
Seattle
van Neneay
Mystery Death At County Jail Refuses Self-Death Theory
In a county jail death of Mrs. Maud Creffield the discovery of strychnine in her stomach prompts officials to doubt death by own action. Prosecution sources and chemists cast doubt on suicide while investigators search Creffield and Esther Mitchell’s cells for poison traces amid tightened jail security.
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Maud Creffied
Mary Rolleriam
Osseward and Rubenstein
Esther Mitchell
Creffield
Jaker
Found Dead in Lonely Cabin West Seattle Gardener Harper
Englishman W. F. Harper aged 35 was found dead in his West Seattle cabin with a head bruise suggesting foul play. Coroner investigation ruled possible murder but concluded he collapsed during a struggle near the stove after an apparent attack, leaving an empty pocketbook on the table. Harper was a bachelor employed by the ferry management and J K Longfellow & contractor.
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W. F. Harper
West Beattle
Harper
Bonney-Watson Company
F. L. Fourt
West Seattle
Arnold
Carroll
W. Lewis
A. Robinson & Co
J. B. Keefer
Ferry Management
J. K. Longfellow, & Contractor
Murderer Arrested After Indianapolis Cashier Slaying
Wrytle Armatrong a 27 year old assistant cashier for the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railroad was found dead with a bullet wound at the freight depot in Indianapolis. Earl Wilson has been arrested in connection with the crime.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Indianapolis
Ind
Wrytle Armatrong
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad
Earl Wilson
Negroes in Chicago Plan Protest Meeting
Negroes in Chicago call a mass meeting for Thursday night to protest the dismissal of Negro soldiers and to block Senator Tilman’s address. They discuss the official election count showing Barnett, colored, defeated by about 200 votes for municipal court judge. Some threaten violence as race agitation spikes police deployment.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Chicago
Tilman
Barnett
Bilman
Krugman Arrested Again Over Misrepresentation Claim
Krugman an auctioneer for Goldstein Jewelry was arrested last night by Patrolman McCoy on charges of misrepresenting goods sold to C. B. Grinnell who signed the warrant. He was released today on $500 bonds by Judge Albertson who issued a writ of habeas corpus. An injunction was served on Chief Wappenstein to stop interference with Goldstein. the chief faces contempt for arresting Krugman.
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A. Krugman
Goldstein Jewelry Company
McCoy
C. B. Grinnell
Krugman
Albertson
Wappenstein
Goldstein
Flood Threat Grows As Chilliwack River Rises
In British Columbia near Chilliwack the Chilliwack river is diverted by the swollen Vedder Creek. Government workers rush to erect protective defenses amid anxiety over an expected disastrous flood.
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Star Special Service
Vancouver
B. C
Veddar Creek
Chilliwack
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Emurt
Sit Ihia
United States Marine Inspectors
Capt. Mason
Inspector Turner
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Turner
Clallam
Valencia
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Frater
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